As former First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara Pierce Bush were ushered into the Omni Dallas Hotel's Fair Park Room, the lineup of the Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon guests for the meet-and-greet had already queued up on Thursday, October 5. Perfectly organized, the Bush ladies greeted each guest as if that guest was the special person of the day. Three … [Read more...] about Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Honored Peter Brodsky And Enjoyed Bush Mom-Daughter Chat
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Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
It was just a year ago on Monday, August 8, that Dionne Kirby returned to Literacy Achieves to succeed retiring Executive Director Sarah Papert. Dionne’s relationship with the organization was not a new one. From July 2017 to May 2021, she had been on the staff, rising from Program Manager of Adult English Language Learning to Associate Director of Development and eventually … [Read more...] about Search Is Underway To Hire Replacement For Literacy Achieves Executive Director Dionne Kirby
New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
It was 25 years ago that a group of women at Preston Road Church of Christ decided to do more than acknowledge the sex trade industry. While it wasn’t as headline-making as other issues of the late 1990s, it was more than an eye-opening situation. It was a blight that needed to have light shone on how women and even children were being victimized by a multimillion-dollar … [Read more...] about New Friends New Life Celebrates 25 Years With Kerry Washington At A Sold-Out Luncheon
Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
Dallas leaders are stepping out of their comfort shoes to support the Dallas Independent School District. On Wednesday, November 1, some well-known locals are showing their finest moves for the Dallas Education Foundation's "The Heart Of Teaching." So, who are the brave "soles?" Honorary Chair Ron Kirk has finagled DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, Texas House of … [Read more...] about Six Area Leaders Will Put Their Hearts And “Soles” To Dance For The Dallas Education Foundation Fundraiser
The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Cary Council may not be familiar to all, but it's a dedicated group of Southwestern Medical Foundation (SW Medical Foundation) that supports "the advancement of early research at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in partnership with SW Medical Foundation." Its fundraising event, "An Evening With DocStars," is aptly named as it recognizes members of the UT … [Read more...] about The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
According to Communities Foundation of Texas CEO/President Wayne White, "After tallying up the totals once donations closed at midnight, Communities Foundation of Texas’ 15th annual North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, raised $63.9 million for our community from 97,000 donors. This surpasses last year’s fundraising efforts of $62.6 million raised. "While … [Read more...] about CFT CEO/President Wayne White Shares His Gratitude For North Texas Giving Day Donors
Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
It was a decade ago that Heisman Trophy winner/Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown returned to his childhood school, Mount Auburn STEAM Academy, to help the College Football Playoff Foundation "launch and banner program" in order to "support and uplift teachers by focusing on four major areas: recognition, resources, professional development and recruitment … [Read more...] about Cotton Bowl And College Football Playoff Foundations Provide $200K Grants For Four Area Non-Profits
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
According to Hope Clinic of McKinney Executive Director of Development Vicki Northcutt, “The lack of health insurance keeps many from seeking health care services and preventive care. People who are uninsured or underinsured are more than twice as likely to report going without needed care because of costs. Additionally, data shows that roughly 30% of emergency room visits … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Hope Clinic Of McKinney
“Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
Tuesday afternoon the Highland Park Education Foundation held a pep rally at a local country club, complete with a lineup of HP Pipe and Drum Corps on the steps in the driveway and cheerleaders and Belles in the lobby. It was so loud that sign language was almost necessary. But all the fanfare was right in tune for the afternoon’s program about the official launch of the … [Read more...] about “Lead For Tomorrow” Endowment Campaign Kicks Off With Belles, Drums And $17M For Its $40M Goal
MySweetOpportunity: Agape Clinic
According to Agape Clinic’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chairs Suzy Gekiere and Pam Thompson, “The Agape Clinic provides quality healthcare services unconditionally to the underserved population of Dallas and surrounding areas. Agape has provided care, without restriction, for 40 consecutive years to 150,000+ patient visits. The Agape Clinic is a 100% privately … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Agape Clinic
MySweetOpportunity: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts, “After-School All-Stars’ name recognition is growing in North Texas and, as a former board member and advocate of the charity, I am eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After-School All-Stars provides. “Thanks to a generous grant, totaling $596,000, from the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: After-School All-Stars North Texas